In Madisonville with the Cub
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:23 pm
Got here just before dark.
Using a flashlight, I sprayed PB Blaster on every nut and bolt I could get to. They must have been thirsty, because after 15 min or so, a lot of them looked like they hadn't been sprayed at all. Did a lot of them twice. Used most of the can I brought.
Got most of the rat poop off - what a mess. Glad I was wearing a mask.
What I had thought was the crank mostly buried in the poop turned out to be one end of an S shaped lug wrench. Dang it!
Found an old crank in a #3 washtub and continued with the spraying. When that was done, I looked at the crank. It is the wrong one. The end looks like a socket with two slots cut out of it. Must be for the F-20. Looked all over in the dark for the crank but didn't see it. Very disappointing, because seeing if the engine is stuck is a top priority this trip, along with spraying all the nuts and bolts.
I'll look some more tomorrow, but I doubt I'll find it. One idea though is our 39 Plymouth. It has a crank slot in the bumper that is the same shape as the Cub's. It may be in the truck. I'll be thankful if it is, and if it fits.
Tried turning the fan blade. It turns, along with the generator, but the lower belt is not turning. I may cut it off tomorrow and try turning the motor by hand if I can't find a crank. Got my fingers crossed...
I thought the floorboard would be rusted out because of the rats, but it cleaned up good. There is one spot near the clutch where a piece is broken out. Has a hole about 5 inches in diameter.
Brought a lot of good wire (correct gauges) and connectors. I'll be making most of a new wiring harness tomorrow.
Got the front planter can off and tucked away, so there's some access to the right side of the motor now. I'll try to get more of it off tomorrow, but will probably end up letting the PB Blaster do it's thing until the next trip. Don't want to risk breaking or damaging anything.
Lots of pretty red paint under all the dust and dirt.
Placed my first order for parts with TM. Filter and gasket for the sediment bowl I got cleaned, a carb rebuild kit and a gasket set.
So, having fun with more planned tomorrow. Wish I didn't have to drive over 100 miles to get to it.
Can yall think of anything I should check? If I find a usable crank, I'll check the motor. If it turns, I can check the valves to see if any are stuck. Other than that, I can't think of much, so suggestions are welcome.
Using a flashlight, I sprayed PB Blaster on every nut and bolt I could get to. They must have been thirsty, because after 15 min or so, a lot of them looked like they hadn't been sprayed at all. Did a lot of them twice. Used most of the can I brought.
Got most of the rat poop off - what a mess. Glad I was wearing a mask.
What I had thought was the crank mostly buried in the poop turned out to be one end of an S shaped lug wrench. Dang it!
Found an old crank in a #3 washtub and continued with the spraying. When that was done, I looked at the crank. It is the wrong one. The end looks like a socket with two slots cut out of it. Must be for the F-20. Looked all over in the dark for the crank but didn't see it. Very disappointing, because seeing if the engine is stuck is a top priority this trip, along with spraying all the nuts and bolts.
I'll look some more tomorrow, but I doubt I'll find it. One idea though is our 39 Plymouth. It has a crank slot in the bumper that is the same shape as the Cub's. It may be in the truck. I'll be thankful if it is, and if it fits.
Tried turning the fan blade. It turns, along with the generator, but the lower belt is not turning. I may cut it off tomorrow and try turning the motor by hand if I can't find a crank. Got my fingers crossed...
I thought the floorboard would be rusted out because of the rats, but it cleaned up good. There is one spot near the clutch where a piece is broken out. Has a hole about 5 inches in diameter.
Brought a lot of good wire (correct gauges) and connectors. I'll be making most of a new wiring harness tomorrow.
Got the front planter can off and tucked away, so there's some access to the right side of the motor now. I'll try to get more of it off tomorrow, but will probably end up letting the PB Blaster do it's thing until the next trip. Don't want to risk breaking or damaging anything.
Lots of pretty red paint under all the dust and dirt.
Placed my first order for parts with TM. Filter and gasket for the sediment bowl I got cleaned, a carb rebuild kit and a gasket set.
So, having fun with more planned tomorrow. Wish I didn't have to drive over 100 miles to get to it.
Can yall think of anything I should check? If I find a usable crank, I'll check the motor. If it turns, I can check the valves to see if any are stuck. Other than that, I can't think of much, so suggestions are welcome.